Hospice Aide

Elara Caring; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for advancement

Comprehensive health plans

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Bereavement leave for family and pets

Job summary

Elara Caring is hiring a Hospice Certified Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide (C.N.A./H.H.A.) to deliver compassionate care for patients in their homes in Texas. You will work under RN delegation to meet Plan of Care, document nursing notes, and communicate any changes to the care team.

The role requires a high school diploma and 1 year of hospice or nursing assistant experience, plus a state hospice aide training program with competency evaluation. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of hospice aide or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Complete state hospice aide training program with competency evaluation.
• Home health experience preferred; travel required up to 50%.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Verify Plan of Care and provide care per RN delegation and physician orders.
• Incorporate care goals into nursing visits with proper documentation.
• Communicate changes in condition to RN Case Manager and physician.
• Report unsafe conditions and assist with patient safety plans.
• Support patient self-care and collaborate with the RN Case Manager.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State Hospice Aide training program (42 CFR 484.36)

Job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. Job Description: Certified Home Health Aide (C.N.A./H.H.A) At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there's no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Hospice C.N.A /H.H.A. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Hospice Certified Nurse Assistant/ Hospice Aide with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them?

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

Work in a collaborative environment. Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference

• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement

As a Hospice C.N.A /H.H.A., you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to delegation by the RN, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
• Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into nursing visits, as evidenced by documentation on skilled nursing notes.
• Communicates significant findings, problems and changes in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, the physician, clinical supervisor, and/or other personnel involved with patient care.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician, as appropriate.
• Implements the plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources.
• Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care.
• Suggests revisions to the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the RN Case Manager.
• Provides those services required substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
• Collaborate with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice, assistance, and instructions.
• Documents medication regimen and updates medication profile according to established procedures.
• Treats patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner.
• Implement all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.
• Provides positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel.

What is Required?

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 1 year of experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant is required
• State-established or other Hospice Aide training program that meets the requirements of 42 CFR §484.36 and a competency evaluation program
• Experience in a home health environment is preferred
• 50% travel required
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Pay & Benefit Information

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

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